The much-loved Port Fairy Folk Festival is back for its 49th year in 2026! Today the festival has unveiled the first wave of artists set to descend on the stunning coastal village of Port Fairy in regional Victoria over the Labour Day long weekend on Fri 6 Mar - Mon 9 Mar.

Renowned for its unique blend of traditional and contemporary music from across the globe, the festival continues to bring together artists and community, creating an unparalleled celebration of music and storytelling, art and culture. Drumroll for...

ÅKERVINDA (SWE) | BLAIR DUNLOP (ENG) | BEOGA (IRE) | ELEPHANT SESSIONS (SCO)

EMMA DONOVAN | FELICITY URQUHART & JOSH CUNNINGHAM | GRÁINNE HUNT (IRE)

IRON & WINE (USA) | MARY COUGHLAN (IRE) | MIA KELLY (CAN) | NICO PAULO (PRT/CAN)

NORTHERN RESONANCE (SWE) | PIERCE BROTHERS | STEVE POLTZ (CAN)

SVAVAR KNÚTUR (ICE) | THE SWELL SEASON (IRE/CZC) | WINDBORNE (USA)

More than 100 artists will perform across four major stages on the Port Fairy Folk Festival arena, as well as within small venues and halls around the Port Fairy village. The four-day event promises to be an unmissable weekend of discovery, connection and world-class music.

Early Bird tickets are on sale now!

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026